Procurement Specialist

6 days ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Full time

Company Description Location: Milton Keynes- Hybrid Contract length: 6-months IR35: Inside As the UK's largest fibre-only network, and its only proven wholesale challenger, we're busy setting new standards for what digital infrastructure can and should be. Designed from scratch for the internet, our network is greener, more reliable and ready for the future. The products we provide over it not only lead the market on speed, value and service, they help businesses to innovate, provide entire communities with a better foundation for their digital lives and support economic growth, locally and nationally. Job Description We're looking for a Procurement Specialist contractor to join our on-a 6-month basis. This role is critical to driving value and efficiency across our procurement and contract management function. You'll lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, and support cost‑saving initiatives while ensuring smooth operations for Network Services. If you're proactive, detail‑oriented, and passionate about building strong partnerships, this is your opportunity to make an impact. What you'll be doing Lead sourcing activities for goods and services, ensuring smooth tender processes and strong supplier partnerships Manage and nurture relationships with tier 3 suppliers, focusing on performance and value while keeping things simple and effective Drive cost‑saving initiatives, from consolidating suppliers to negotiating better terms that benefit the business Keep everything organised and accurate, from contracts and data to onboarding documentation, so the team can work confidently Collaborate across teams, supporting Network Operations and stepping in to help other categories during busy periods What you'll bring to the role A proactive mindset with the confidence to lead sourcing activities and negotiate great outcomes Strong relationship‑building skills to connect with suppliers and stakeholders and create positive partnerships An eye for detail and organisation, ensuring contracts, data, and documentation are always accurate and complete Analytical thinking and Excel know‑how to manage spend data and spot opportunities for savings Excellent communication and collaboration skills, making it easy to work across teams and adapt in a changing environment Qualifications Essential Skills Experience in managing transactional procurement activities, including RFQs and RFPs "Cradle-to-Grave" exposure to the tender process. Experience of supplier selection and onboarding - auditing and assessing supplier An understanding of procurement principles around category management and contract management. Experience of operating in a changing environment utilising a proactive approach to identify improved ways of working Additional Information CityFibre is partnering with Talent Works to manage our contingent worker vacancies. If you are successful in your application, you will be engaged by Talent Works to work on assignment at CityFibre. We want to create a sense of belonging for everyone. We celebrate our differences and work to ensure everyone has the best chance to succeed, starting with our recruitment process. No matter your background, family or carer status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender, or gender identity, we welcome your application. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, please email us at careers@cityfibre.com. We want to help #J-18808-Ljbffr

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